The college and its two unions have spent nearly a year negotiating pay and benefits, with salary increases remaining the main sticking point. This is the first strike at any of the state's 17 community colleges.
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would bar some immigrant students from being able to pay in-state college tuition rates. Critics warned the change could make college unaffordable for some of those students.
Inflation‑adjusted net prices have dropped for virtually all students over the past decade across public and private institutions, a new analysis reveals.
Colleges are grappling with declining reading and class participation, with some professors citing the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Many instructors are adjusting teaching strategies to encourage deeper engagement with course materials.
Colleges are increasingly using post-graduation earnings data to evaluate student outcomes and shape programs. Supporters say the shift can help align degrees more closely with labor market demand.
A keynote lecture at Linfield University examined how AI is reshaping higher education and challenging traditional approaches to teaching and learning. Speakers and students expressed mixed views about whether the technology should be embraced or approached cautiously.
